DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual - part 256

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Description of components

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2. DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

2.1 SELECTOR LEVER

The various gears of the automatic gearbox are 

selected using the selector lever. The selector 

lever has four positions for the forward gears 

(1, 2, 3 and D), a neutral position (N) and a 

reverse position (R).

The neutral position (N) is the usual position for 

starting and stopping the engine and for longer 

stationary periods when the engine is idling. The 

gearbox must not be put in the neutral position 

when driving.

In the drive position (D) the gearbox automatically 

changes up and down in all forward gears.

In positions (1), (2) and (3) the gearbox changes 

up as far as the selected gear. These positions 

can be used to keep the engine in the correct rev 

band or to obtain maximum engine brake 

performance.

To reverse, the selector lever must be in the (R) 

position. A warning signal is also activated when 

reversing.

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2.2 SELECTOR SWITCH

The selector switch is mounted on the gearbox 

housing. The selector switch communicates the 

selector shaft angular displacement to the ECU.

Before the vehicle can be started, the electronic 

unit must receive a signal from the selector switch 

confirming that the automatic gearbox is in 

neutral.

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Inspection and adjustment

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3. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 CHECKING OIL LEVEL

Checking cold oil level
1.

Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface 

and apply the parking brake.

2.

Make sure the gearbox is in neutral and allow 

the engine to idle for several minutes.

3.

Apply the service brake, switch the gearbox 

to D, then to N and finally switch the gearbox 

to R. The purpose of this is to fill the hydraulic 

system.

4.

Switch the gearbox to the neutral position 

and release the service brake.

5.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is 

idling and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the 

sealing cap must be held while the dipstick is 

turned anti-clockwise.

6.

Put the dipstick back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 

The oil level should be between the "Cold 

add" and "Cold full" marks.

8.

Clean the dipstick with a lint-free cloth and 

put it back.

9.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 

again.

10. Oil needs to be added when the oil level is 

below the "Cold add" mark.

11. Check the oil level in the gearbox at 

operating temperature.

HOT  FULL

COLD FULL

HOT ADD

COLD ADD

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Checking hot oil level
1.

Bring the gearbox up to operating 

temperature (approx. 71

″C - 93″C).

2.

Remove the dipstick when the engine is 

idling and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Note:

To take the dipstick out of the holder, the 

sealing cap must be held while the dipstick is 

turned anti-clockwise.

3.

Put the dipstick back.

4.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

5.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 

The oil level should be between the "Hot 

add" and "Hot full" marks.

6.

Clean the dipstick with a lint-free cloth and 

put it back.

7.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 

again.

8.

Oil needs to be added when the oil level is 

below the "Hot add" mark.

9.

Oil needs to be drained when the oil level is 

above the "Hot full" mark.

Note:

The oil level must be checked at least twice. 

When there are differences between the 

measurements, check the bleeder for clogging. 

HOT  FULL

COLD FULL

HOT ADD

COLD ADD

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